Region continues to pedal for trails

NWA Democrat-Gazette/FLIP PUTTHOFF Guests at the dedication Jan. 4 of the New Hope Bridge along the Northwest Arkansas Regional Greenway in Rogers stroll across the span after a ribbon cutting ceremony. The bridge is open for foot and bicycle traffic near Interstate 49 and New Hope Road. The bridge replaces an old route through the area that ran beside New Hope Road. It increases safety by taking Greenway users away from busy New Hope Road, said Rogers Mayor Greg Hines at the dedication.

The regional trail system will grow in miles and connectivity as municipalities ride toward 2020.

Trail System Communities

The Northwest Arkansas Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identifies 32 communities in Benton and Washington counties that are a part of the regional trail system. They include: